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Holiday display: 5 stops for festive holiday decorations

Arthur and Pamela Breaux's home, 101 Talbot Drive, Houma, says Talbot Drive, but this home is an easy find as it faces La. 311. Driving away from Houma toward Schriever, the display can be seen on the left side of the street just past Savanne Road.

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Kris JohnsonStaff Writer

Published: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 11:07 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 11:07 a.m.

Sometimes you may just want to pack up the family on a chilly, winter night and go for a drive to see some elaborate holiday decorations.

Arthur and Pamela Breaux's home, 101 Talbot Drive, Houma, says Talbot Drive, but this home is an easy find as it faces La. 311. Driving away from Houma toward Schriever, the display can be seen on the left side of the street just past Savanne Road.

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The kids usually enjoy it and, admittedly, so do you.

Because Ray Daigle's home in Paincourtville and Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans may be a little too far to drive on a whim or just for quick entertainment, this week's Big Fun is a list of five displays you can see closer to home.

The Terrebonne-Lafourche area has plenty more, but these should get you started.

NREC Power Systems

Where: 5222 La. 311, Houma

How to get there: If driving away from Houma on La. 311 toward Schriever, NREC Power Systems is located just a few blocks past Mystic Boulevard on the left side of the street.

What to look for: The engine and generator supplier goes all out with holiday decorations each year. The display features an arched entrance to the North Pole where viewers are greeted by Santa Claus and his elves. There is a lighted fire place, a tall Christmas tree with a star shining brightly on top and angels watching over the operation.

Dansereau House Bed and Breakfast

Where: 506 St. Philip St., Thibodaux

What to look for: From 5:30 to 9:30 each night, lights cover this downtown Thibodaux bed and breakfast and all the hedges on its property. There are wreaths, bows and a Christmas tree almost as tall as the building. For a real treat, viewers can tune their radios to 98.9 FM to watch the lights dance to holiday music.

Arthur and Pamela Breaux's home

Where: 101 Talbot Drive, Houma

How to get there: Though the address says Talbot Drive, this home is an easy find as it faces La. 311. Driving away from Houma toward Schriever, the display can be seen on the left side of the street just past Savanne Road.

What to look for: The Breauxs have set up a detailed display of lights on every hedge and tree in front of their home. An angel sits atop a manger, watching over an elaborate Nativity. It appears the wooden structure surrounding the scene of Jesus' birth was carefully constructed by hand. Attempts to reach the Breauxs for confirmation were unsuccessful.

Lee Drive in Thibodaux

Where: Lee Drive, Thibodaux.

How to get there: Lee Drive is located in an area known as the west side of town. Lee Drive and the surrounding streets that make up the neighborhood of Thibodaux are only a few blocks from Thibodaux High School.

What to look for: A variety of displays make this an ideal spot to go during Christmas. One of the more unique houses is found near the front of the street. There you will find a train, Christmas tree and lighted roof that spells out “Merry Christmas.”

Note of interest: Nearby Renee Drive has begun to add more lights as well. When driving on Lee Drive, venture off onto some of the surrounding streets to see the decorations at other houses.

Magnolia Court

Where: Cottage-style homes just off Alma Street in the Broadmoor neighborhood in Houma

How to get there: Driving on West Park Avenue toward Thibodaux, turn right onto Westside Boulevard before Cannata's Family Market. Turn left onto Alma and right onto Magnolia Court

What to look for: In this cul-de-sac of homes it seems everyone is in the holiday spirit. Each home is decorated with lights and figures of Santa, his reindeer, angels and Christmas trees.

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